Construction Project Manager

Unit: FM Construction MBU

Department: Construction and Inspection

The VCU FMD Construction Management Department has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Project Manager to join the team!

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) combines learning, research, creativity, service, and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. When deciding where to work, VCU is a great choice because of the career opportunities, a wide variety of benefits available, a generous leave package, various discounts within the community, and a diverse and inclusive culture that wants to promote your well-being.

VCU Construction Project Managers are responsible for the coordination and management of complex capital and non‑capital construction projects to advance the mission of the University across both the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses. This position is focused on VCU's Maintenance Reserve program managing large‑scale and more complex renovation, preservation, and replacement projects while maintaining flexibility to support other related initiatives.

As a VCU Construction Project Manager, this position is responsible for comprehensive project management throughout all phases—preconstruction, construction, and post‑construction. This includes directing construction contractors, architectural and engineering firms, consulting specialists, and internal university services to ensure successful project delivery. Key responsibilities include proactive oversight of budget, scope, schedule, quality, and safety, while fostering positive relationships with clients, customers, and stakeholders.

The core functions of this position include: defining and confirming client expectations, specifying, monitoring, and managing scopes of work, management, planning and estimating, monitoring schedules for vendor compliance, basic proficiency of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract documents, budget control and negotiations with contractors and A/E firms, project closeout through owner occupancy, effective written and verbal communication.

• Reviews construction documents and specifications to assure completeness, constructability, and code compliance and that the project meets University standards, meets the guidelines of the HECO Manual/CPSM, and adheres to budget and schedule constraints
• Prepares and executes construction procurements with assistance from contracting officers
• Coordinates user activities to ensure their integration into the project
• Negotiates and approves change orders
• Prepares project closeout documents to also include project documentation required from contractor and approved by A/E
• Set up project data and contractor information into project management information software in order to track entire project status and history
• Assures completion of warranty items
• Manages multiple projects at the same time
• Assures proper stakeholder involvement and review prior to execution of work

• Proactively monitors project quality and schedule compliance. Joint effort with architect/engineer and VCU stakeholders to review and approve material submittals and shop drawings proactively
• Proactively monitors site environmental conditions for compliance with State requirements
• Monitors and reviews the University Construction Inspector's daily reports
• Acts as the liaison between the owner and the contractor and the A/E
• Proactively monitors activities of outside contractors and handles conflicts
• Coordinates user equipment moves and other project installations with all departments involved
• Coordinates material purchasing and ensures State procurement guidelines are maintained

• Proactive budget management
• Responsible for preparing and monitoring project budgets to ensure compliance with university and state purchasing procedures by analyzing periodic financial reports, by recommending authorization of expenditures, and by projecting and controlling cost overruns
• Reviews and approves contractor, A/E, and vendor payments. Notifies each for corrections when discrepancies are found
• Enters project data in project management…